I watched Satluj a few weeks ago and was disappointed by its overall treatment of a complex subject like Punjab’s militancy. Until the movie hit the headlines, I knew next to nothing of Jaswant Singh Khalra. This full-page profile by the Indian Express was one of the best introductions to the case and Khalra’s life. … Continue reading ‘Satluj’
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The Jaipur Footprint in Colonial New Delhi
When New Delhi was built by the British, a substantial chunk of the required land was under the possession of the Raja of Jaipur. The three villages – Jaisinghpura, Madhoganj and Raja ka Bazaar were acquired by the British and incorporated into New Delhi. All these three villages, lay on the trunk road which connected … Continue reading The Jaipur Footprint in Colonial New Delhi

